San Francisco, CA Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy World Gym & Fitness Center Franchise

Borrowing money to buy a World Gym & Fitness Center franchise? Wells Fargo Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a World Gym & Fitness Center franchise? If so, here's a 2006 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Wells Fargo Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in San Francisco, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

WORLD GYM
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103

SBA Loan Lender

WELLS FARGO BANK
121 PARK CENTER PLZ
SAN JOSE, CA 95113

This lender provides SBA small business loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

713940 - Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

Loan Approval Date

2/17/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$136,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $136,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $115,600.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a World Gym & Fitness Center franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 20 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 20 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Wells Fargo Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

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